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Budding athletes in South Cambridgeshire are being encouraged to apply for a council grant to help boost their chances of success.

Since the Olympics in London 2012 the 'Elite Athlete Award Scheme' has handed out 50 thousand pounds of grants to 100 promising sports stars. The money is often used to pay for things like equipment and travel to competitions.

The local authority is now taking applications for the next round of grants.

Essex County Championship captain Ryan ten Doeschate has extended his contract with the club Credit: Press Association

County Championship captain Ryan ten Doeschate has committed his future to Essex after signing a one-year contract extension.

The 36-year-old's deal will now run until the end of the 2018 season.

After a fine season in all competitions, ten Doeschate reached 1000 County Championship runs for the campaign and scored the runs that clinched promotion.

The former Dutch international was happy to extend his time in Chelmsford and said:

"My affinity with the club has grown throughout my time with Essex. I have thoroughly enjoyed leading this talented squad in the County Championship and hope we can continue to be successful over the next couple of years.

Helping this team to Division One was the perfect way to cap off an excellent season."

MK Dons have bolstered their squad with the signing of midfielder Diego Poyet on a season-long loan from West Ham.

Poyet, who started his career at Charlton, spent time on loan at Huddersfield last season.

It’s great to be here. I first heard about the move a couple of days ago and it was an exciting option for me. I’m pleased it’s been able to go through.

I’ve had a good pre-season and I’m feeling fit. I want to play games and I’m grateful to the club for giving me an opportunity to come and do that – I’m raring to go now and can’t wait for the season ahead.